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Inside Australia’s Hapless Campaign Against Emus, The Great Emu War Of 1932

In 1932, Australia went to war against an enemy like none it had ever faced before: the emu.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 3, 2021

Inside Australia’s Hapless Campaign Against Emus, The Great Emu War Of 1932

In 1932, Australia went to war against an enemy like none it had ever faced before: the emu.

By Richard Stockton • October 3, 2021

Cute But Challenged: The Difficult Life Of Albino Animals

Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 3, 2021

Cute But Challenged: The Difficult Life Of Albino Animals

Albino animals look cute, but the lack of melanin in their bodies causes a fair amount of hardship for these pigment-challenged creatures.

By Erin Kelly • October 3, 2021

Inside Coober Pedy, Australia’s Awesome Underground City

In this area of Australia, harsh weather and mineral wealth mean one thing: life is better lived in the underground city of Coober Pedy.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 2, 2021

Inside Coober Pedy, Australia’s Awesome Underground City

In this area of Australia, harsh weather and mineral wealth mean one thing: life is better lived in the underground city of Coober Pedy.

By Savannah Cox • October 2, 2021

The Ten Richest People Of All Time

Learn about the ten richest people ever — and see if you can even wrap your head around fortunes that dwarf that of Bill Gates.

By John Kuroski • Oct 2, 2021

The Ten Richest People Of All Time

Learn about the ten richest people ever — and see if you can even wrap your head around fortunes that dwarf that of Bill Gates.

By John Kuroski • October 2, 2021

Inside California’s Slab City, Where People Go To Live Way Off The Grid

The makeshift town of Slab City in the Colorado Desert might not be glamorous, but over 1,000 nomads call it home during the winter.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 1, 2021

Inside California’s Slab City, Where People Go To Live Way Off The Grid

The makeshift town of Slab City in the Colorado Desert might not be glamorous, but over 1,000 nomads call it home during the winter.

By Wyatt Redd • October 1, 2021

Meet Dr. Sebi, The Controversial ‘Herbalist’ Who Claimed He Could Cure Any Disease

Dr. Sebi sold vegan diets and "cell food" to some of the world's biggest celebrities — and even claimed that he found a cure for AIDS.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 30, 2021

Meet Dr. Sebi, The Controversial ‘Herbalist’ Who Claimed He Could Cure Any Disease

Dr. Sebi sold vegan diets and "cell food" to some of the world's biggest celebrities — and even claimed that he found a cure for AIDS.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 30, 2021

30 Famous Statues From Around The World That’ll Leave You Awestruck

From the Giant Leshan Buddha in China to Italy's Appennine Colossus, these are some of the most amazing sculptures and cool statues that the world has to offer.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 29, 2021

30 Famous Statues From Around The World That’ll Leave You Awestruck

From the Giant Leshan Buddha in China to Italy's Appennine Colossus, these are some of the most amazing sculptures and cool statues that the world has to offer.

By Erin Kelly • September 29, 2021

Anastasia Romanov: How The Daughter Of Russia’s Last Czar Became One Of History’s Most Elusive Women

It would be nearly a century following her execution that the mystery surrounding Anastasia Romanov would be finally allowed to rest.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 27, 2021

Anastasia Romanov: How The Daughter Of Russia’s Last Czar Became One Of History’s Most Elusive Women

It would be nearly a century following her execution that the mystery surrounding Anastasia Romanov would be finally allowed to rest.

By Bernadette Deron • September 27, 2021

Drought In Utah Uncovers Ghost Town Submerged In Reservoir

The 19th-century town of Rockport was abandoned after the construction of the Wanship Dam in 1952.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 21, 2021

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Drought In Utah Uncovers Ghost Town Submerged In Reservoir

The 19th-century town of Rockport was abandoned after the construction of the Wanship Dam in 1952.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 21, 2021

Titanic 2 Plans To Complete Its Namesakes’ Doomed Journey In 2022

“Millions have dreamt of sailing on her, seeing her in port and experiencing her unique majesty. Titanic 2 will be the ship where those dreams come true.”

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 20, 2021

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Titanic 2 Plans To Complete Its Namesakes’ Doomed Journey In 2022

“Millions have dreamt of sailing on her, seeing her in port and experiencing her unique majesty. Titanic 2 will be the ship where those dreams come true.”

By Bernadette Deron • September 20, 2021